2016 Ram 1500
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Steering is the leading concern among 1,544 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 2nd highest complaint count among 17 1500 model years with reports.
Of the 2016 reports, 91 involved a crash and 36 involved a fire. 73 people were injured and 5 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorJan 16, 2025
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2019 Ram 3500, Ram 1500, 2016-2020 Ram 2500, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis vehicles. The right and left side curtain air bag inflators may rupture due to a manufacturing defect.
An inflator rupture may result in sharp metal fragments striking occupants, resulting in injury.
Dealers will replace one or both side curtain air bags, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2025. Owners may contact FCA customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA's numbers for this recall are 05C, 09C, and 10C.
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Engine and engine coolingJun 8, 2023
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L Diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate, causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion, free of charge. Interim notification letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed August 3, 2023. Some owner notification letters were mailed October 31, 2023. The remaining owner notification letters will be mailed at a future date, anticipated July 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is 66A. This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-475.
Campaign 23V411000 on NHTSA.gov
Fuel system, diesel, delivery, fuel pumpJun 9, 2022
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and 2014-2019 Ram 1500 vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. A high pressure fuel pump (HPFP) failure may introduce internal debris into the fuel system, potentially resulting in fuel starvation.
Fuel starvation may result in an unexpected loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the HPFP, and inspect and replace, if necessary, additional fuel system components, free of charge. Interim notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed July 21, 2022. Owner notification letters for were mailed for Jeep Grand Cherokee owners starting January 11, 2024. Owner notification letters for Ram 1500 owners were mailed March 7, 2024. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLS's number for this recall is Z46.
Campaign 22V406000 on NHTSA.gov
Air bags, side/window, curtain, inflatorAug 12, 2021
Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2020 Ram 1500 Classic, 2015-2016 Ram 3500, and Ram 2500 vehicles, and 2016 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a gross vehicle weight rating less than 10,000 lbs. The side air bag inflatable curtain (SABIC) inflator end cap may detach from the inflator, or the inflator sidewall may rupture.
A separated inflator end cap or inflator rupture can allow compressed gas to escape, resulting in the end cap or other components being propelled into the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Dealers will inspect and replace as necessary, the SABIC assemblies, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on October 4, 2021. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2022. Owners may contact FCA US, LLC customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US, LLC's number for this recall is Y55.
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Engine and engine cooling, engine, dieselAug 13, 2020
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Ram 1500 and 2014-2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee vehicles equipped with 3.0L diesel engines. The crankshaft position sensor tone wheel may delaminate causing the engine to lose its ability to synchronize the fuel injector pulses and cam shaft timing, possibly resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
FCA US will notify owners, and dealers will update the powertrain control module software to maintain vehicle propulsion by reading the camshaft position signal in the event that the crankshaft position signal is lost, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-2002. FCA US's number for this recall is W58.
Campaign 20V475000 on NHTSA.gov
Engine and engine cooling, exhaust system, emission control, gas recirculation valve (egr valve)Oct 24, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2019 Ram 1500 and 1500 Classic Pickup trucks equipped with 3.0L Eco Diesel engines. The Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) cooler may crack and allow pre-heated vaporized coolant to enter the EGR system. This mixture may combust inside the intake manifold.
Combustion in the intake manifold can increase the risk of a fire.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EGR cooler, free of charge. Dealers will also inspect and, as necessary, replace the intake manifold. The recall began April 16, 2020. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is VB1.
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Latches/locks/linkages, tailgate, latchMay 9, 2019
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with an 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. Chrysler is also recalling all 2013-2014 and 2018 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks built before April 1, 2018 with a 6 or 8 foot bed and a power locking tailgate. On August 29, 2019 Chrysler expanded the recall to include an additional 693,128 model year 2013-2014 Ram 1500, 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate opens while the vehicle is being driven, cargo may fall out the vehicle and create a road hazard, increasing the risk of crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the tailgate latch, free of charge. The recall began May 23, 2019. Chrysler is expected to notify owners of the expanded population on October 18, 2019. Owners may contact FCA US customer service at 1-800-853-1403. FCA US's number for this recall is V44. Note: 2015-2017 MY Ram 1500 pickup trucks with truck beds other than 8 foot, are currently covered under NHTSA recall 18V-486 for this issue.
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Structure, body, tailgateJul 27, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2015-2017 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 pickup trucks equipped with a power locking tailgate and either a 5 foot, 7 inch or 6 foot, 4 inch bed. The tailgate actuator limiter tab may fracture and cause the tailgate to unlatch and open while driving.
If the tailgate latch releases and the tailgate opens while driving, cargo may fall out, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicle, free of charge. The recall began September 17, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is U74.
Campaign 18V486000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiringMay 17, 2018
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Dodge Journey, Charger and Durango, RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis (more than 10,000lb), 4500 Cab Chassis and 5500 Cab Chassis, Jeep Cherokee and Grand Cherokee and Chrysler 300, 2014-2019 RAM 1500, 2015-2018 Dodge Challenger, 2015-2017 Chrysler 200, 2016-2018 RAM 3500 Cab Chassis (less than 10,000 lb), 2017-2018 Chrysler Pacifica and 2018 Jeep Wrangler vehicles. These vehicles are being recalled to address a defect that could prevent the cruise control system from disengaging. If, when using cruise control, there is a short circuit within the vehicle's wiring, the driver may not be able to shut off the cruise control either by depressing the brake pedal or manually turning the system off once it has been engaged, resulting in either the vehicle maintaining its current speed or possibly accelerating.
If the vehicle maintains its speed or accelerates despite attempts to deactivate the cruise control, there would be an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the software, and perform a software flash on the engine or powertrain control module, free of charge. The recall began June 4, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Note: Owners are advised to stop using cruise control until the software update has been performed. In the event that cruise control cannot be disengaged while driving, owners should firmly and steadily apply the brakes and shift the transmission to neutral, placing the vehicle in park once it has stopped.
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Power train, automatic transmission, lever and linkage, column shiftDec 20, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 3500 Cab Chassis with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of less than 10,000 lbs, 2011-2017 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, 2009-2017 Ram 1500 and 2010-2017 Ram 2500 and 3500 pickup trucks, all equipped with a column shifter. Pushing the brake pedal for prolonged periods when the vehicle is running and in PARK may cause the Brake Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) pin to stick in the open position. With the pin in the open position, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK into any gear without pushing the brake pedal or having the key in the ignition.
Being able to shift the transmission without pushing the brake pedal and/or without a key in the ignition can increase the risk of an unintended vehicle rollaway that may result in personal injury or a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the vehicle software, inspect the BTSI, and, as necessary, replace it, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T79.
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Air bagsMay 9, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2013-2016 Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and 2014-2016 Ram 3500 vehicles. Certain driving conditions, such as driving off-road or debris striking the vehicle may cause the roll rate sensor to trigger a fault within the Occupant Restraint Controller (ORC). If this fault occurs, the rollover side curtain air bag and the seat belt pretensioner will be disabled from deploying.
If the rollover side curtain air bags and seat belt pretensioners are disabled, there is an increased risk of injury to the vehicle occupants in the event of a crash that necessitates activation of these safety systems.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will update the ORC software, free of charge. The recall began June 26, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T25.
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Power train, driveline, differential unitMar 23, 2017
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ram 1500 trucks. The differential pin retaining screw may come loose while driving, potentially causing the differential to break or lock up.
A broken or locked up differential may result in a loss of motive power and possibly a loss of vehicle control. Either scenario increases the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the differential retaining pin, free of charge. The recall began April 24, 2017. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T20.
Campaign 17V198000 on NHTSA.gov
Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2016 RAM 1500 trucks manufactured February 19, 2016, to March 3, 2016. The front halfshafts may have been incorrectly manufactured causing them to fracture without warning.
A fractured halfshaft may damage underbody components and create road debris, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace both front halfshafts, free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S32.
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EquipmentMay 16, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling aftermarket Mopar Canvas Seat Covers for certain 2012-2016 RAM 1500, 2500, and 3500 trucks. These Mopar canvas seat covers were sold through Chrysler dealerships beginning October 15, 2015. The seat covers can impede the deployment of the seat thorax airbags.
If the seat cover impedes the air bag deployment, the seat thorax air bags may not provide adequate protection in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of a injury.
Chrysler will notify owners to remove the front seat covers and return them for a full refund. The recall began on July 1, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S30.
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Steering, electric power assist systemMar 23, 2016
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured January 22, 2015, to September 13, 2015. Contamination on the Electric Power Steering (EPS) control circuit board may cause a short and result in the loss of power steering assist.
If the vehicle experiences a loss of power steering assist, extra steering effort will be required, especially at lower speeds, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPS unit, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on May 16, 2016. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is S19.
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Tires, temporary/emergency spare tireOct 16, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 1500 trucks with a 5.7L engine and dual exhaust manufactured August 3, 2015, to August 10, 2015. The affected vehicles may be missing a heat shield for the spare tire.
Without a heat shield, heat from the exhaust system may damage the spare tire. When used, the damaged tire may have a tread separation or side wall rupture, resulting in a loss of control and an increased risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will install a spare tire heat shield if the vehicle is missing one. Vehicles that have already been sold with an excess of 50 miles will also have their spare tires replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R58.
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Power train, axle assembly, axle shaftOct 15, 2015
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Ram 1500 trucks manufactured June 17, 2015, to September 28, 2015. The affected vehicles may have been built with rear axles that were incorrectly heat treated.
If the rear axle shaft was not properly heated treated, it may fracture and a wheel separation could occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and replace the axle assemblies, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on November 23, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R59.
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Representative owner complaints: engine
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Engine, Nov 8, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, A LOUD RATTLING NOISE WAS DETECTED. THE VEHICLE STALLED AND WAS PULLED OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT AND HIS SON-IN-LAW DIAGNOSED THE FAILURE AS CYLINDER TWO MISFIRING. THE HEADS WERE REPLACED, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS STILL CURRENTLY AWAITING OTHER REPAIRS. THUNDER CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (1425 W MAIN ST, BARTOW, FL 33830, (863) 533-0793) WAS CALLED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THERE WERE NO RECALLS FOR THE ENGINE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INCLUDED IN A RECALL. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
Engine, Oct 27, 2019
COOLANT LEAKING FROM BACK OF MOTOR RESEARCH SAYS IT'S A COMMON PROBLEM COOLANT LINE TO TURBO HAS A PIECE OF RUBBER HOSE UNDER INTAKE AND THE RUBBER CAN'T HOLD UP TO THE TEMP 67000 MILES ON TRUCK
Engine, Oct 25, 2019, fire
ECODIESEL MODEL PICKUP WHILE TOWING OUR 4,000 LB TRAVEL TRAILER AT 50 MPH ON A STATE HIGHWAY, 90 MILES INTO A CAMPING/FISHING TRIP, SUDDENLY DISPLAYED SYMBOL AND MESSAGE ALERTS ON THE DASH AND AT THE SAME TIME LOST ENGINE POWER. I WAS ABLE TO KEEP ENOUGH SPEED TO PULL ONTO A DIRT SIDE ROAD WITHIN THE NEXT COUPLE HUNDRED YARDS, THEN COASTED TO A STOP. DURING THE LAST 20 YARDS, THE ENGINE DIED COMPLETELY SO I HAD NO POWER STEERING. AT FULL STOP THERE WAS A STRONG CHEMICAL SMELL IN THE CAB AND GREY SMOKE COMING FROM THE HOOD. WHEN I OPENED THE DRIVER DOOR, GREY SMOKE WAS BILLOWING FROM THE LEFT FRONT WHEEL WELL. WHEN I OPENED THE HOOD, THERE WAS A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. FLAMES WERE SHOOTING UP FROM BEHIND THE ENGINE, THE INSULATION ON THE UNDERSIDE OF THE HOOD WAS BURNING AND FLAKES OF BURNING INSULATION WERE FLOATING AROUND IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I WAS ABLE TO PUT OUT THE FIRE WITH AN EXTINGUISHER BEFORE THE ENTIRE TRUCK AND TRAILER AND THE SURROUNDING FOREST CAUGHT ON FIRE. JUST AS THE FLAMES DIED OUT, THE COOLANT RESERVOIR ON TOP OF THE ENGINE BURST AND BOILING COOLANT SPRAYED OUT CREATING A BUNCH OF STEAM AND MORE BAD CHEMICAL SMELL. I ARRANGED FOR THE TRUCK TO BE TOWED TO OUR HOMETOWN DEALER. TRUCK WAS STOCK AND DEALER MAINTAINED. I AM WAITING TO HEAR FROM THE DEALER AND THEIR RAM INVESTIGATOR ON WHAT CAUSED THE FIRE AND HOW THIS MATTER WILL BE HANDLED.
Other or unspecified, Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 30, 2019, fire
I BOUGHT MY TRUCK ON THE 25TH AT 6PM. AND AT 7P ON THE 26TH IT HAD CAUGHT FIRE ON THE HIGHWAY AND BURNT RO THE GROUND WITH ME AND MY PREGNANT WIFE IN THE TRUCK. I HEARD TICKING COMING FROM THE MOTOR FOLLOWED BY A LOUD POP AND THEN LOST ALL POWER NO GAS RESPONSE AND COASTED TO BREAKDOWN LANE JUST BARLEY GOT MI WIFE OUT OF THE TRUCK AND THE TRUCK WAS FULLY ELGUFFED.
Fuel system, Diesel, Power train, Engine, Sep 29, 2019
I OWN A 2016 DODGE RAM ECO DIESEL THAT WAS FORCED TO HAVE THE EPA UPDATE COMPLETED AS PART OF THE CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT. SINCE THE UPDATE WAS COMPLETED I HAVE BEEN HAVING ISSUES WITH INCONSISTENT POWER AND ACCELERATION. THE PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT AND HAS ALMOST RESULTED IN COLLISIONS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THIS ISSUE IS ESPECIALLY DANGEROUS WHEN MAKING LEFT HAND TURNS ACROSS TRAFFIC AND THE TRUCK DECIDES TO DELAY 2-3 SECONDS IN THE ACCELERATION PROCESS. I HAVE CONTACTED THE DEALER AS WELL AS THE MANUFACTURER AND HAVE BEEN MET WITH STONE WALKING BUG BOTH OF THEM. I HAVE COMPLAINED SEVERAL TIMES BUT THEY REFUSE TO EVEN TAKE THE TRUCK IN FOR DIAGNOSTICS SITTING THE LACK OF ENGINE TROUBLE CODES. THE MANUFACTURER ANGRILY REFERS ME TO THE DEPARTMENT THAT IS HANDLING THE SETTLEMENT AND STATES THAT THE EPA IS MAKING THEM DO THIS AND THERE IS NOTHING THEY CAN DO. WHEN I TRY REACHING OUT TO THE DEPARTMENT HANDLING THE RECALL/SETTLEMENT IT IS MET WITH UNREACHABLE AGENTS AND AN ENDLESS LOOP ON A PHONE SYSTEM. AT THIS POINT I FEARFUL TO DRIVE THE TRUCK AND ESPECIALLY TRANSPORT MY CHILD IN IT. I AM AT A WITS END AND AM ASKING FOR INVOLVEMENT FROM YOUR ORGANIZATION. MY NAME IS [XXX] AND CAN BE REACHED AT [XXX] FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THANK YOU INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
Engine, Sep 28, 2019
ECO DIESEL ENGINE WAS REPROGRAMMED BY RAM FOR AN EMISSIONS RECALL. ENGINE DOES NOT OPERATE LIKE IT DID BEFORE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. WHEN COLD, THERE IS A NOTICEABLE ACCELERATION LAG. THIS PRESENTS A DANGER WHEN PULLING INTO ANY TYPE OF TRAFFIC. THE LAG WILL DISAPPEAR ONCE THE TRUCK HAS BEEN DRIVEN A BIT AND THE ENGINE WARMS UP. MILEAGE HAS ALSO BEEN DIMINISHED NOTICEABLY SINCE THE SOFTWARE UPDATE. I WOULD THINK THAT THE INTENDED EMISSION REDUCTION THAT WAS TARGETED BY THIS UPDATE HAS BEEN OFFSET BY AN INCREASED BURNING OF FUEL. I'M DISAPPOINTED. WOULD LOVE TO HAVE MY TRUCK BACK OPERATING AS BEFORE THE EMISSIONS UPDATE.
Engine, Sep 28, 2019
I OWN A RAM 1500 ECODIESEL 2016 LARAMIE. I GOT THE AEM EMISSION RECALL AND THE LIKE OTHER PEOPLE I HAVE AN ACCELERATION PROBLEM AFTER THE RECALL. I HAVE BEEN TO DEALERSHIP ABOUT IT. I HAVE PUT TICKETS INTO FCA AND THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT THERE IS NOTHING THAT CAN BE DONE. HERE IS A VIDEO OF THE ISSUE. HTTPS://YOUTU.BE/QLT7XPLKA3A THIS IS SEVER WHEN THE TRUCK IS COLD. I AM VERY CONCERNED ABOUT THE SAFETY OF THIS TRUCK. I WILL NOT PUT MY 5 YEAR SON IN THE TRUCK IF IT IS COLD. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVID E ON THIS ISSUE WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
Engine, Sep 26, 2019
I BOUGHT THE TRUCK NEW AND WAS VERY HAPPY WITH IT UNTIL THE EMISSION UPDATE. ONCE I HAD THE UPDATE DONE TO THE TRUCK ITS WAS A TOTAL DIFFERENT TRUCK. IT DOESN'T HAVE AS MUCH POWER AND IT HAS MAJOR TURBO LAG WHEN ACCELERATING ESPECIALLY WHEN COLD. I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED WITH FCA AND PROBABLY WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER FCA PRODUCT UNLESS THEY MAKE IT RIGHT WITH ALL OF THE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES. LOOKS LIKE I WILL BE LOOKING AT FORD IN THE NEAR FUTURE.
Power train, Engine, Sep 24, 2019
EPA MANDATED AEM WAS PERFORMED IN MAY OF 2019. SINCE THAT TIME MY TRUCK HAS HAD DANGEROUSLY SLOW THROTTLE RESPONSE. YOU CAN COUNT TO 5 AFTER PRESSING THE ACCELERATOR BEFORE THE TRUCK STARTS MOVING AT AN ACCEPTABLE SPEED FOR PULLING OUT INTO TRAFFIC. WHEN THE TRUCK FINALLY RESPONDS IT SNAPS MY NECK BACK.
Engine, Sep 23, 2019
WHILE DRIVING MY TRUCK A TIC CAME ON AS I ACCELERATE LOUDER AND LOUDER OVER TIME. MIND YOU MY RAM HAD 40K MILES AT THE TIME. NOT ANYWHERE I GO AS I ACCELERATE THE TIC CONTINUES, FASTER AS THE RPMS RAISE. I BELIEVE IT TO BE KNOWN AS A HEMI TIC. FAILING AND SIEZING LIFTERS.
Engine, Sep 21, 2019
AFTER RECEIVING THE REQUIRED EMISSION UPDATE FOR THE ECO DIESEL, THE TRUCK NOW HAS SEVERE PERFORMANCE ISSUES. THERE IS A 5 TO 8 SECOND LAG IN ACCELERATION, THIS HAS NEARLY CAUSED SEVERAL ACCIDENTS WHILE TRYING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC OR ENTER TRAFFIC. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO DEALERS WITH NO SOLUTION OR CONCERN.
Engine, Sep 20, 2019
WHEN STARTING ENGINE IN THE MORNING OR IN COLD WEATHER (65'F AND COLDER) THE ENGINE IS UNRESPONSIVE TO THE THROTTLE FOR UP TO 6 SECONDS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS AND MAKES FOR A SERIOUS SAFETY DEFICIENCY FOR THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS AND THE PUBLIC. ON COMING TRAFFIC HAS HAD TO SLAM ON BREAKS TO AVOID COLLISIONS AS I HAVE HAD TO PULL OUT IN TRAFFIC. THE THROTTLE IS SMASHED TO THE FLOOR AND A MINIMUM OF 3 SECONDS GOES BY BEFORE THE TRUCK HAS ANY RESPONSE WHEN THE ENGINE IS COLD. THIS HAS HAPPENED IN CHICAGO, PULLING INTO TRAFFIC, MERGING INTO LO A HIGHWAY, AND WHEN GOING OVER TRAIN TRACKS WHEN THE GATES WERE COMING DOWN, AND WHEN STOPPED IN TRAFFIC AT A GREEN LIGHT WHICH HAD AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE COMING INTO AND THROUGH THE LIGHT FROM THE OTHER DIRECTION (I COULDN'T MOVE FOR 3 SECONDS).
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 19, 2019
AFTER HAVING THE APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION INSTALLED MY TRUCK BECAME DANGEROUSLY SLUGGISH FROM A DEAD STOP. AFTER PRESSING ACCELERATOR PEDAL PULLING INTO TRAFFIC TRUCK IS MOVING APPROX. 4 MPH WHERE THERE IS A 3 TO 4 SECOND DELAY IN ACCELERATION LEAVING ME VULNERABLE TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. TRUCK WAS FINE BEFORE AEM. DEALER NOW SAYS THEY CAN NOT REVERSE AEM. TRUCK IS NOW A SERIOUS TRAFFIC HAZARD.
Engine, Fuel/propulsion system, Sep 18, 2019
AFTER THE RECALL, MY RAM ECODIESEL HAS NO POWER AT ALL, IT IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE UNTIL IT GETS UP TO OPERATING TEMPERATURE. EVEN THEN, IT IS VERY SLUGGISH, SOMETIMES DANGEROUSLY SLOW LIKE WHEN TURNING LEFT WITH ON-COMING TRAFFIC. THIS WAS NOT THE CASE BEFORE THE AEM RECALL DUE TO THE EMISSIONS ISSUE. WHILE MINE HAS NOT DOE THIS, I AM PART OF A GROUP OF ADDITIONAL OWNERS, OF WHICH AN ALARMING NUMBER HAVE CAUGHT FIRE POST AEM RECALL. ALSO A VERY HIGH NUMBER OF ENGINE FAILURES. I AM CONCERNED THERE ARE MAJOR DESIGN FLAWS, AND NOW THIS LATEST UPDATE SIMPLY MAKES IT DANGEROUS TO DRIVE.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 18, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND THEN VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED. ALSO, THE CHECK ENGINE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR ONLY ILLUMINATED WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED PERIODICALLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LARRY H. MILLER CHRYSLER JEEP DODGE RAM ALBUQUERQUE (8528 LOMAS BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87110, (505) 404-0108) WHERE THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE MIGHT BE BECAUSE THE BRAKE AND ACCELERATOR PEDALS WERE DEPRESSED AT THE SAME TIME; HOWEVER, THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED UNLESS THE WARNING INDICATOR WAS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 48,711.
Engine, Sep 18, 2019
2016 RAM ECODIESEL HAS HAD THE REQUIRED EPA COMPLIANCE UPDATE TO ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION ECMS. POST UPDATE, THROTTLE RESPONSE FROM THE VEHICLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS NOT FULLY UP TO TEMPERATURE IS VERY SLUGGISH...TAKES UP TO A COUPLE SECONDS TO START ACCELERATING. THIS HAS CAUSED ME TO NEARLY BE HIT BY ONCOMING TRAFFIC WHILE WAITING FOR THE VEHICLE TO START ACCELERATING. ONCE THE ENGINE WARMS UP AFTER A FEW MINUTES, THE VEHICLE RESPONSE TO INPUT ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL RETURNS TO NORMAL.
Power train, Other or unspecified, Engine, Sep 18, 2019
SINCE AN EMISSIONS RECALL MY TRUCK HAS HAD A DANGEROUS AMOUNT OF DEAD PEDAL LAG WHEN. FIRST STARTING TO DRIVE. THE FIRST 5-10 MINUTES OF EVERY DRIVE CREATE A DANGEROUS SITUATION WHERE I AM CONSISTENTLY WORRIED ABOUT CAUSING AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE MY TRUCK DOES NOT OPERATE LIKE A NORMAL VEHICLE, OR AS IT DID BEFORE THE RECALL HAPPENED.
Power train, Electrical system, Engine, Sep 18, 2019
EXTREME LAG ON ACCELERATION FROM A DEAD STOP. EXTREME LAG ON FREEWAY WHILE TRYING TO PASS OR MERGE. POST THE AEM EMISSIONS RECALL.
Power train, Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 17, 2019
DANGEROUS LAG IN THROTTLE RESPONSE IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.. DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE IS GREATER THAN 4 SECONDS IN ALL ATTEMPS AT ACCELERATION.
Power train, Engine, Sep 16, 2019
I OWN A 2016 ECODIESEL RAM 1500, AND EVER SINCE I COMPLETED THE REQUIRED SOFTWARE UPDATE ON MY VEHICLE DUE TO THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT I HAVE NOTICED A DRASTIC DECREASE IN THE AMOUNT OF ACCELERATION MY VEHICLE HAS UNDER CONDITIONS WHERE THE VEHICLE IS NOT FULLY WARMED UP AND OCCASIONALLY UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS AS WELL. THERE ARE TIMES THE VEHICLE WILL TAKE 3 TO 5 ENTIRE SECONDS TO FINALLY START ACCELERATING AND WHEN TRYING TO MERGE INTO HEAVY TRAFFIC OR AT INTERSECTIONS THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS! I NEED TO BE ABLE TO TRUST THE MY VEHICLE WILL RESPOND IN THE MANNER I NEED IT TO WHILE TRAVELING HIGHWAY AND LOCAL. I BECOME A HAZARD TO OTHER DRIVES AS WELL AS TO MYSELF AND MY OCCUPANTS. THE ECODIESEL OWNERS COMMUNITY WAS PROMISED THAT THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE WOULD NOT IMPEDE FUEL ECONOMY, ENGINE PERFORMANCE, ENGINE NOISE, AND MANY OTHER THINGS, YET MYSELF AND WHAT APPEARS TO BE MANY OTHERS ARE SUFFERING FROM WHAT CAN ONLY BE CLASSIFIED AS A TICKING TIME BOMB. WHEN ONE OR MULTIPLE LIVES ARE LOST, WILL IT THEN BE A LARGE ENOUGH ISSUE TO CORRECT? I CANT FEAR EVERY SINGLE INTERSECTION AND CURVED ROAD I COME ACROSS BECAUSE I AM AFRAID THAT MY ENGINE WILL RESPOND SLUGGISH AND DELAYED. THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT FCA NEEDS TO ADDRESS AND QUICKLY!
Power train, Engine, Sep 16, 2019
I OWN A 2016 ECODIESEL RAM 1500, AND EVER SINCE I COMPLETED THE REQUIRED ENGINE SOFTWARE UPDATE MANDATED BY FCA DUE TO THE CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, I HAVE NOTICED A SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN ACCELERATION DURING CONDITIONS WHERE THE ENGINE IS NOT FULLY WARMED UP AND SOMETIME AT NORMAL CONDITIONS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PULLING FROM A STOP THROUGH AN INTERSECTION. THESE DELAYS CAN BE AS LONG AS 3 TO 5 SECONDS!! THIS POSSES A HUGE RISK TO THE DRIVE, HIS OCCUPANTS, AND OTHER DRIVERS AS WELL. THE ECO DIESEL COMMUNITY WAS PROMISED THAT THIS SOFTWARE UPDATE WOULD NOT IMPEDE FUEL ECONOMY, ENGINE PERFORMANCE, ENGINE NOISE, AND MANY OTHER THINGS AS WELL. YET HERE WE ARE MY SELF AND MANY OTHERS HAVING TO THINK TWICE EVERY TIME WE PULL THROUGH AN INTERSECTION, OR A DRIVE WAY, OR TURN ON A CURVED ROAD WHERE THE ONCOMING TRAFFIC IS IMPOSSIBLE TO SEE, HOPING THAT THIS IS NOT THE TIME WE ARE IMPALED BY ON COMING TRAFFIC DUE TO THE LACK OF ENGINE PERFORMANCE OF OUR OWN VEHICLE. THIS IS AN ISSUE FCA NEEDS TO GET OUT IN FRONT OF BEFORE HUMAN LIFE IS LOST. ITS NOT A MATTER OF IF BUT A MATTER OF WHEN, THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED AND ITS NEEDS TO BE DONE QUICKLY!!
Power train, Engine, Sep 16, 2019
AFTER RECALL FOR THE DIESEL ENGINE EMISSIONS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT, THE TRUCK IS VERY SLUGGISH WHEN COLD, SOMETIMES TAKINGS 3-5 SECONDS TO RESPOND TO THROTTLE INPUT. FUEL ECONOMY REDUCED. TRUCK FEELS LAZY UNTIL IT WARMS UP COMPLETELY. EVEN THEN, IT ISN'T AS RESPONSIVE AS IT WAS BEFORE THE SOFTWARE FLASH.
Vehicle speed control, Engine, Sep 13, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 RAM 1500. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS UNDERGOING ROUTINE INSPECTION, IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE COOLANT WAS VERY LOW. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO TATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM (2903, 7429 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 21061) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE NEEDED MORE COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, AFTER 1,000 MILES, THE VEHICLE LOST COOLANT. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO TATE DODGE CHRYSLER JEEP RAM WHERE THE MECHANIC FOUND A LEAK IN THE EGR COOLER AND STATED THAT THE EGR CIRCUIT NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED; HOWEVER, AFTER SEVERAL THOUSAND MILES, THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO FRED FREDERICK CHRYSLER DODGE JEEP RAM (39 WASHINGTON BLVD, LAUREL, MD 20707) WHERE THEY PERFORMED A PRESSURE TEST AND ADDED COOLANT. THE MECHANIC ALSO MENTIONED A WARRANTY ON THE DIESEL EMISSION. AFTER THE REPAIR, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,000.
Engine, Sep 13, 2019
VEHICLE WAS IN A SETTLEMENT REGARDING THE ECODIESEL ENGINE. TO GET CLAIM PROCESSED A SOFTWARE CHANGE WAS REQUIRED. AFTER GETTING THE SOFTWARE CHANGE AT THE DEALERSHIP, THE TRUCK NOW HAS AN EXTREME ACCELERATION DELAY ESPECIALLY RIGHT AFTER STARTING. YOU CAN PRESS ON THE GAS PEDAL AND NOTHING REALLY HAPPENS, THEN YOU HAVE TO FLOOR IT TO GET IT TO MOVE. IT IS VERY DANGEROUS AT THE INTERSECTION COMING OUT OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD. ON THIS PAST WEDNESDAY MORNING I HAD TO RUN OFF THE ROAD IN ORDER TO AVOID AN ACCIDENT AS MY TRUCK ROLLED ONTO THE HIGHWAY AND THEN WOULD NOT GET GOING. I TRIED TO PULL OVER AND THEN IT FINALLY HIT AND PUT ME IN A DITCH AS I WAS GETTING OUT OF THE WAY OF A CAR ABOUT TO HIT ME. THE PEOPLE I'VE TALKED TO AT THE SETTLEMENT AGENCY FOR FIAT CHRYSLER HAVE ACKNOWLEDGED TO ME THAT MANY HAVE COMPLAINED. IF IT ISN'T FIXED SOMEONE IS GOING TO BE SERIOUSLY INJURED (IF THEY HAVEN'T ALREADY BEEN)
Power train, Engine, Sep 11, 2019
RAM WITH ECODIESEL ENGINE AFTER APPROVED EMISSIONS MODIFICATION DUE TO EPA SETTLEMENT. WHEN ENGINE IS NOT FULLY WARMED UP THERE IS EXCESSIVE (3-5 SECONDS) DELAY IN THROTTLE RESPONSE. THIS IS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS CONDITTION AT ANY INTERSECTION. WHEN APPLYING THROTTLE TO ENTER AN INTERSECTION AFTER STOPPING, THE VEHICLE SLOWLY MOVES FORWARD INTO THE INTERSECTION WITH NO THROTTLE RESPONSE FOR 3-5 SECONDS CREATING A COLLISION HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AS WELL AS OTHER VEHICLES